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By Terry Dinan | 6 hours ago

In among the trophies in the lobby of the New Canaan High School Athletic Complex hangs a framed, vintage number-12 Rams jersey. There is no plaque, no marker, no inscription identifying whose jersey it was. As a result, hundreds of students, parents and fans filter past the jersey every day, unaware of the history or the significance behind it, unaware of Maurice ‘Wilky’ Gilmore.

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Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces

Town officials say they’re thinking about installing eight more parking kiosks in downtown New Canaan, on Main Street and possibly part of Locust Avenue.
‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years

Ann Cheney remembers her first day at work at Walter Stewart’s Market, an August morning 20 years ago.
The Playhouse: P&Z Issues Favorable Report for New Lease/Operator

The Planning & Zoning Commission this week voted unanimously to make a favorable referral for the town to enter into a new lease for The Playhouse—a key step ahead of the Feb.
Disorderly Charge for New Canaan Woman, 40

Police last Saturday afternoon arrested a 40-year-old New Canaan woman and charged her with disorderly conduct.
New Canaan Library Working Toward Proposed Uses for 1913 Building

New Canaan Library has started planning for a new use or uses of the 1913 building, a sealed structure on the western edge of the organization’s campus.
Warrant: Ex-Boyfriend Interfered with Emergency Call

Police last week arrested a 20-year-old Stamford man by warrant after he confronted an ex-girlfriend after work in New Canaan, court records show.
John Sirico Sr., 100

John (“Doc”) Sirico Sr., 100 a lifelong resident of New Canaan, CT died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Carriage Barn Opens 46th Annual Juried Photography Show on Saturday [Q&A]

The Carriage Barn Arts Center opens its 46th Annual Juried Photography Show this weekend, with a reception scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Charter Review: Town Officials Weigh Elected vs. Appointed P&Z

Town officials charged with recommending possible changes to New Canaan’s founding document are hearing from residents on both sides of a divisive question, namely, whether the Planning & Zoning Commission should change from an appointed body to an elected one.
‘Super Fun’: Local Families ‘Hit the Slopes’ for Sledding at Waveny

New Canaan’s Norton family on Monday morning made its first-ever journey to an iconic local spot for the day after a major snowstorm.
Fitness Training Business Planned for Vitti Street

A new wellness center is planned for a vacant commercial space on Vitti Street.
Winter Storm Wallops New Canaan [PHOTOS, UPDATED]

Update 9 p.m. Sunday Town Hall, New Canaan Library and New Canaan Public Schools will be closed Monday, as the town digs out of a winter storm where snowfall was followed by sleet and rain, causing dangerous road conditions.
Laurel Road Colonial Sells for $2,750,000

The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office.
New Canaan There & Then: Friday Night Lights—A Brief History of Dunning Stadium

‘New Canaan There & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Bettina Hegel, Joanne Santulli and Dawn Sterner.
The Playhouse: Feb. 9 Public Hearing Scheduled for New Operator’s Lease

New Canaan’s highest elected official said this week that municipal officials have interviewed all parties interested in operating The Playhouse movie theater and the town “will be ready very soon” to take next steps. (more…)

“It's awful‼️ you get s max of two hours for the day. You can't come back later if you forget…”
— Larry Barnett on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“PLEase NO paid parking on main street”
— David Prutting on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“More control by our First selectman against wishes of the populace and retailers. We must push back. No no no.…”
— Roy A Abramowitz on Parking Downtown: Town Weighs Changing Main Street to Paid Spaces
“Bet Wishes ...... Enjoy Retirement ( I do )”
— Kevin McIntosh on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“Ann is VERY special! I really enjoyed getting to know her when we were together on the board of…”
— Meredith Bach on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“It looks like a bath house. Or latrines.”
— Jeff Cohen on New Canaan Library Working Toward Proposed Uses for 1913 Building
“I’ll miss seeing you, Ann. You’ve done a great job and are always upbeat and cheerful. Thank you!”
— Karen Stewart on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“Congratulations Ann! Enjoy your retirement!”
— Debbie Woodard on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“Thank you for all you did to make shopping at Walter Stewarts so very special. You will be missed!”
— Vicki LeBris on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“Congratulations and enjoy your returement.”
— Janet Lindstrom on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“Ann, you are just the best. Thanks for all our good and funny conversations about the similarities of what we…”
— Susan Rein on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“Congratulations and all best wishes! Thank you Peg Bull”
— Peg Bull on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“What a beautiful send-off for someone so incredibly special. You’ve made a meaningful difference in our community, touched countless customers,…”
— Jenny Esposito on ‘Part of Our Family’: Ann Cheney Retires from Walter Stewart’s After 20 Years
“Agree what a waste of 2.4 million”
— Richard P Vachula on New Canaan Library Working Toward Proposed Uses for 1913 Building
“Resident Lynn Vaughn is absolute right on all points about living next to St Luke’s. We have similar problem with…”
— Denise Luccarelli on Charter Review: Town Officials Weigh Elected vs. Appointed P&Z
“Craig, thank for those kind words and that is a great summary of the gentleman he was.”
— James and Karen Wenning on John Sirico Sr., 100
“Dear Karen and family, Our thoughts and prayers to you at this time…”
— Karen Babrowicz on John Sirico Sr., 100
“I would like to see 1/2 meeting spaces and 1/2 art gallery or one large event room with all the…”
— Todd Gaines on New Canaan Library Working Toward Proposed Uses for 1913 Building
“Prayers to the Sirico family. John lived an amazing life. Always remembered by his kindness and willing to help his…”
— Craig Hunt on John Sirico Sr., 100

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